Patterson, CA - U.S. Marshal Albert Najera of the Eastern
District of California announced today that the U.S. Marshals Service arrested
19 year old John Williams in Patterson, California. Williams was wanted for
Armed Robbery and Assault with a Deadly Weapon with gang enhancements.

On December 20, 2011, Williams and three associates, all members
of a violent street gang in the Southern California area, reportedly assaulted
and robbed four individuals at gun point. Shortly after this incident, three
suspects were arrested and the fourth suspect, Williams was unable to be
located.

Investigators from the Pacific Southwest Regional Fugitive Task
Force (PSWRFTF) Fresno Division, developed information that Williams was
residing in the Patterson area attempting to avoid capture. On February 22,
2012, at approximately 11:30 a.m., the task force located Williams at the 300
block of Red Robin Drive in Patterson. As deputies approached Williams, he
attempted to elude deputies and a short foot pursuit ensued. Williams was
subsequently taken into custody and is currently awaiting his initial court
appearance.

The Pacific Southwest Regional Fugitive Task Force is a U.S.
Marshals-sponsored partnership comprised of investigators from federal, state,
and local agencies.